The "nose plucking" is a recurring thing with Epsilon Theory, and yes – directed pretty evenhandedly at ridiculousness on both sides of the political spectrum.

The "nose plucking" is a recurring thing with Epsilon Theory, and yes – directed pretty evenhandedly at ridiculousness on both sides of the political spectrum. You're dead on about breaking out of the "us vs them" dynamic. Here's their series on that: The widening gyre of political/ideological polarization: https://www.epsilontheory.com/things-fall-apart-pt-1/ https://www.epsilontheory.com/things-fall-apart-pt-1/ The opposite effect in markets/asset classes: https://www.epsilontheory.com/things-fall-apart-part-2/ https://www.epsilontheory.com/things-fall-apart-part-2/ Market participation in light of these phenomena: https://www.epsilontheory.com/things-fall-apart-part-3-markets/ https://www.epsilontheory.com/things-fall-apart-part-3-marke... Personal conduct and process in these contexts: https://www.epsilontheory.com/clear-eyes-full-hearts-cant-lose/ https://www.epsilontheory.com/clear-eyes-full-hearts-cant-lo... 1 and 4 are especially relevant to your post. The first explains why your nose felt plucked, the last suggests what we all might do about it.